Asbestos at Wales St Primary School

In late 2017 an asbestos related incident from 2012 at Wales St Primary School was brought to the Department’s attention. During 2012, works were undertaken in Block C to drill holes into a wall for bag hooks and to replace an air conditioner fuse box. Sometime after these works took place, it was identified that the wall was made from asbestos-containing cement sheet.

An independent investigation was conducted and concluded that based on the information available, the risk of developing an asbestos related disease has been assessed as low or very low. See: the executive summary of the investigation report for more information and the amendment to the executive summary which looks at irregular helpers.

Parents and carers who had children at Wales St Primary School at this time or who attended the school in a helper capacity can contact the Asbestos Reform Unit, Victorian School Building Authority, on (03) 9637 2494, or by email: asbestos.reform@edumail.vic.gov.au for more information.

Parents, carers and individuals can complete an eduSafe form. This will create a permanent record of you or your child's involvement with the school. Complete the eduSafe form (below) and return it to Wales St. Primary School.